15 days in Greece Itinerary

Crete's largest city, Heraklion remains best known for its proximity to a sprawling Bronze Age archaeological site, once the center of a vanished Minoan civilization.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): delve into the distant past at The Palace of Knossos. Keep things going the next day: observe the fascinating underwater world at Cretaquarium - Thalassocosmos, then learn more about the world around you at The Natural History Museum of Crete, then get engrossed in the history at Historical Museum of Crete, and finally get engrossed in the history at Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Heraklion road trip planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Heraklion is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Dubai to Heraklion due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dubai in November, things will get slightly colder in Heraklion: highs are around 24°C and lows about 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Fira.

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): delve into the distant past at Akrotiri, look for gifts at Sand Lily Boutique, hike along Ekklisia Theoskepasti hiking trail, then explore the striking landscape at Skaros Rock, and finally awaken your taste buds at Santorini Tours.

To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Fira trip itinerary planner.

Ride a ferry from Heraklion to Fira in 2.5 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Thessaloniki.

A city with a stormy history and a cosmopolitan heart, Thessaloniki attracts visitors with its diverse culinary scene, dynamic nightlife, and youthful energy.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Metropolis Cathedral of Agios Gregorios Palamas, make a trip to Aristotelous Square, then delve into the distant past at Rotunda, then see the interesting displays at Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum, and finally get engrossed in the history at Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Museum of Byzantine Culture, enjoy breathtaking views from White Tower of Thessaloniki, pause for some photo ops at Arch of Galerius, steep yourself in history at Church of St.Sophia, then steep yourself in history at Hagios Demetrios, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Osios David (The Latomou Monastery).

To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Thessaloniki itinerary planning app.

You can fly from Fira to Thessaloniki in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Fira in November, with highs in Thessaloniki at 19°C and lows at 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can go by car to Kalambaka.

The gateway to one of the largest monastery complexes in Greece, the small town of Kalambaka nestles against a landscape of imposing rock formations rising 400 m (1,300 ft) into the air. Nearly leveled during World War II, the town rebuilt and reinvented itself in the post-war period, quickly becoming one of the region's major travel destinations.

On the 30th (Mon), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Monastery of the Great Meteoron, don't miss a visit to Meteora, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Roussanou Monastery.

To see photos, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Kalambaka trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Thessaloniki to Kalambaka by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Thessaloniki in November, with highs in Kalambaka at 15°C and lows at 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to drive to Delphi.

Ancient Greeks revered Delphi as the center of their universe, building an impressive sanctuary to Apollo in order to mark this sacred spot.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Delphi Archaeological Museum, then explore the ancient world of Delphi, and then delve into the distant past at Temple of Apollo In Delphi.

For where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Delphi road trip app.

You can drive from Kalambaka to Delphi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Kalambaka in November: high temperatures in Delphi hover around 20°C and lows are around 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can go by car to Nafplio.

Nafplio, a city famed for its narrow lanes and elegant architecture, provides a comfortable base for exploring the many surrounding ancient sites.

Nafplio is known for historic sites, beaches, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Archaeological Site Mycenae, take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of Panaghia, sample the fine beverages at Karonis Distillery, and explore the world behind art at Nafplio National Gallery.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Nafplio trip maker.

You can drive from Delphi to Nafplio in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Delphi in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Nafplio, with lows of 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can go by car to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, delve into the distant past at Ancient Agora of Athens, and take some stellar pictures from Mount Lycabettus.

To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Athens vacation planning app.

You can drive from Nafplio to Athens in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Nafplio in December, expect Athens to be somewhat warmer, temps between 17°C and 9°C. On the 9th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.